Blackpool and Fleetwood Town discover Carabao Cup first round opponents

Blackpool and Fleetwood Town have discovered their Carabao Cup first round opponents.
By Matt Scrafton
Published 24th Jun 2021, 16:05 BST
Updated 24th Jun 2021, 16:06 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now
Read More
Blackpool reveal new kit ahead of Championship return and extend sponsorship dea...

The Seasiders will host fellow Championship side Middlesbrough at Bloomfield Road.

Fleetwood, meanwhile, will make the trip to Staffordshire to face Stoke City.

It will be the first meeting between the two clubs.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Stoke, managed by former Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill, knocked Blackpool out of the competition on penalties at the first round stage last season.

The Cod Army made it to the third round, where they were beaten by top flight side Everton, having seen off Wigan Athletic and Port Vale.

The round one draw is split into northern and southern sections, with matches scheduled to take place week commencing August 9 - the midweek after club's opening league game.

Blackpool and Fleetwood have discovered their Carabao Cup first round opponentsBlackpool and Fleetwood have discovered their Carabao Cup first round opponents
Blackpool and Fleetwood have discovered their Carabao Cup first round opponents

However, clubs are able to mutually agree an alternative date between July 31 and August 4, the EFL revealed.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

If games go ahead on the week commencing August 9, it means Blackpool will host Middlesbrough after their opening league game, which is away at Bristol City.

Fleetwood take on Stoke after hosting Portsmouth on the opening day of the League One campaign.

​Thanks for reading. If you value what we do and are able to support us, a digital subscription is just £1 for your first month. Try us today by clicking here

Related topics:BlackpoolFleetwood TownMiddlesbroughStokeSeasiders